Comparing two pain blocks for children after chest surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief for children after chest surgery. The goal is to reduce pain and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is scheduled for open chest surgery (thoracotomy).
- Your child is in good health aside from the condition requiring surgery (ASA class II or III).
- Your child does not have any pre-existing shoulder problems.
- Your child does not have a bleeding disorder or infection at the injection site.
- Your child is not allergic to local anesthetics (numbing medicines).
- Your child does not have any nerve or muscle disorders affecting the arms.
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